Iconic fast-casual concept that was named “Best Tasting Burger in America”

(IRVINE, CA –October 7, 2016) – The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT), will open the doors in Palm Beach Gardens next week to its fourth Florida Habit Burger Grill. A leading consumer magazine named Habit Burger Grill the “Best Tasting Burger” in the nation out of 65 burger chains that were reviewed.

The restaurant will officially open on Wednesday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. at 3333 Northlake Blvd., Suite 3, Palm Beach Garden, FL 33403. Habit Burger opened its first Florida location in Delray Beach in 2015 followed by Miami, with a location in Royal Palm Beach opening earlier this year. Habit Burger also plans to open in Orlando and Boca Raton later this year.

The public will get a preview of the popular menu during “Free Burger Day” on Sunday, October 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., during which the first 200 people will enjoy a free Charburger, fries and a regular drink. The restaurant will offer “Free Habit Day” on Monday, October 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during which the first 200 guests will enjoy a free chargrilled meal from one of the Habit Burger Grill’s preset menus.

The Habit Burger Grill in Palm Beach Gardens is a 2,900 square-foot building seating a total of 88, including indoor and patio seating. The company distinguishes itself in the fast casual better burger segment with its signature Charburger, menu variety and value.

“South Florida will now be home to four Habit Burger Grills, three of which are located in Palm Beach County. We have received such an enthusiastic response in South Florida and are thrilled to continue our Florida expansion,” said Tony Warren, Market Partner for The Habit Burger Grill. “We are excited to introduce the Habit’s signature Charburgers to Palm Beach Gardens. We offer only premium fresh, never-frozen burgers seasoned with our proprietary spice blend, grilled over an open flame and cooked to order.”

For more information, visit www.habitburger.com. The Habit is also found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger, www.youtube.com/habittube, and on snapchat @habitburger.

About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 160 restaurants in 16 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia and Washington. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.